- Flew beneath all four of New York City's East River suspension bridges when she was 17 years old. She also broke the women's solo endurance record.
- Daughter of vaudeville performer Tom Smith. Last name was originally Ward. Daughter became Elinor Smith when he changed his name.
- The first - and only - pilot to fly under the Queensboro, the Williamsburg, the Manhattan, and the Brooklyn Bridges. (22 October 1928).
- The only female pilot ever featured on a Wheaties cereal box, in 1934.
- At the age of 16, she became the youngest American to earn a pilot's license.
- She is survived by her son, Patrick Sullivan, and daughters, Patricia Sullivan; Pamela Sullivan; and Kathleen Sullivan Worden; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
- In 1934, she was the first woman to appear on the Wheaties cereal box.
- Daughter of Thomas and Agnes Ward and one of three children.
- The only female pilot ever featured on a Wheaties box (1934).
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